Li Susu's breathing stagnated, and her whole body trembled slightly as if she had been hit by an electric current.
As if she was in disbelief, her eyelashes fluttered rapidly a few times, like the wings of a frightened butterfly.
A thin layer of red spread across her cheeks at a speed visible to the naked eye, from the tips of her ears to the base of her neck.
She subconsciously looked across and saw that Bo's mother had a smile on her face and a gentle look in her eyes, and although Bo's father looked dignified, he did not show any displeasure.
Mianmian blinked her big eyes and suddenly interrupted with a smile, "So, will Sister be my aunt soon?"
Bo Junyi chuckled softly and gently rubbed the back of her hand with his fingertips, as if to soothe her nervousness.
"Yes." He answered confidently, but his eyes were still fixed on Li Susu's face. "From now on, not only will your aunt play with you every day, she will also help you with your homework and accompany you to the parent-teacher conference at the kindergarten—"
Li Susu's ears felt hot, and her fingertips curled slightly in his palm, but she didn't pull them back.
She lowered her eyelashes, trying to hide the shyness in her eyes, but she didn't know that her appearance made Bo Junyi's eyes darker.
Wen Nianshu picked up the teacup, the hot steam couldn't hide the smile at the corner of her lips.
When had her always cold-hearted son ever said such tender words? Not to mention helping the children with homework and attending parent-teacher conferences—how could this still be the eldest son of the Bo family who found even family gatherings too much of a bother?
Across the table, Bo Mingxiu savored the dim sum with a normal expression, his silver knife making a restrained, light sound as it collided with the porcelain plate.
He seemed to be concentrating on eating, but in fact his eyes swept across Li Susu's slender wrist - where she was wearing the jade bracelet that Wen Nianshu had given her in the garden just now, which was shining brightly under the light.
Mianmian cheered, her short legs swinging on the chair. "That's great! My aunt is prettier than all the other kids' mothers in our class, and my uncle is super handsome too. I'm sure I'll be the most impressive kid in the class at the parent-teacher conferences!"
"That's right." Bo Junyi touched Mianmian's head lovingly.
Wen Nianshu couldn't help laughing, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes smoothed out.
She looked at her son's gentle eyes as he looked at Li Susu, and even suspected that his cold words yesterday were deliberately pretended.
Bo Mingxiu's brows wrinkled slightly.
He picked up the teacup and took a sip, his eyes sweeping across Li Susu's flushed cheeks and then falling on his son's smiling mouth.
The teacup was placed gently on the table, making a soft "click" sound.
"Mianmian, come here to grandpa."
"No, I want to accompany my aunt." Mianmian acted coquettishly and threw herself into Li Susu's arms, rubbing her head against her a few times. "My aunt smells so good, much better than Aunt Qingyao's perfume!"
These words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, and the air in the restaurant froze for a moment.
Bo Junyi smiled and broke the silence, "Of course, your aunt is not only more fragrant than her, but also more beautiful."
Li Susu blushed when she heard this, but she couldn't help but wonder who the Aunt Qingyao that Mianmian was talking about was.
Wen Nianshu smiled and rolled her eyes at him, "When did you become so shameless?"
"Just telling the truth." Bo Junyi curled his lips, "Your son has good taste."
Under the table, Li Susu gently kicked his leather shoes, her voice as quiet as a mosquito's hum, "Stop talking."
Seeing this, Bo Mingxiu paused slightly in his action of serving tea, and tiny ripples appeared on the surface of the water in the celadon teacup.
Thinking of the unpleasant quarrel with her son in the study just now, she immediately forced a kind smile and said in a gentle tone: "Children's words are innocent, you don't have to take them to heart. What Jun Yi said just now is right. From now on, we are a family. Here, there is no need to be restrained, just do whatever is comfortable for you."
Li Susu seemed to have not expected him to say such a thing suddenly. She was slightly stunned and quickly said, "Thank you, uncle."
Wen Nianshu smiled with relief. She didn't expect that her husband would let go of his obsession with marrying into the Shen family so quickly and accept Su Su as his daughter-in-law.
"Susu, Jun Yi has already mentioned the marriage to us. Your uncle and I have no objection. As for when to get the marriage certificate and hold the wedding, it's up to you."
Hearing this, Li Susu's fingers trembled violently, and the silver fork fell into the porcelain plate with a clang, which sounded particularly crisp in the silent restaurant.
"marry?"
She murmured again, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible.
She looked at Bo Junyi, her lips trembling slightly, opening and closing them several times but unable to speak.
Bo Junyi nodded slightly, "Yes, get married. Are you willing?"
Li Susu pursed her lips, a trace of helplessness and confusion flashed across her eyes.
Bo Mingxiu's brows furrowed slightly.
His eyes swept over the overly reserved girl in front of him like an X-ray, from her collar that was washed white, to her slightly stiff sitting posture due to nervousness, and even her eyes that dared not look at anyone, as if he was examining an unqualified auction item.
He couldn't help but snort in his heart. He couldn't even eat a meal in such a timid manner. How could he support the Bo family in the future?
It’s not that he is obsessed with the marriage, but it’s because the gap between this little girl and Shen Qingyao is too big.
Bo Mingxiu was unwilling, but he could only keep his thoughts to himself for now. There would be plenty of time later anyway.
Besides, the so-called love of young people comes and goes quickly. By the time she has a child, maybe he won't need to ask for it anymore...
Li Susu's mosquito-like voice brought him back to his senses.
"I... haven't thought about it yet."
This sentence seemed to have exhausted all her strength. After she finished speaking, she lowered her head quickly for fear of meeting Bo Junyi's gaze.
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